Orange Greenhouse Sweet Bell Peppers

Fresh orange sweet bell peppers from greenhouse production, known for their sweet taste and nutritional value. HTS 0709.60.4037 covers these as other greenhouse sweet bell-type (Capsicum annuum) peppers, fresh or chilled for direct consumption. Not round tomatoes or processing-grade per statistical notes.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0709.60.20Same rate: 35%

If open-field cultivated

Greenhouse vs. field production determines the subheading split within 0709.60 for sweet bells.

0904.21Lower: 10% vs 35%

If dried or ground

Dried Capsicum fruits are explicitly excluded from Chapter 07 by chapter note and classified under spices in 0904.

0709.60.40.74Same rate: 35%

If sold as sets for processing

Peppers in bulk for further processing like brining qualify under the processing statistical note.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Use invoices specifying 'sweet bell, greenhouse, fresh' to support classification; photograph packaging if needed for CBP review

Check for country-specific restrictions (e.g

EU pesticide residues) and obtain import permits for protected varieties